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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Powdered pyrethrum, sold under V&ri-
Gus names as buhach, Persian insect
powder, Dalmatian insect powder, etc,
has the past few seasons grown steadily in
favor as an insecticide in farm and gar
den. 1t has, in word, assumed sufficient
Importance to entitle 1t to Il familiar nc
quaintancc with every farmer and every
housewife. Some confusion exists owing
TO the number Of names by which pyre-
thrum IA introduced in our markets That
grown in the United States, notably in
California, is sold under the name OF lu-
hach The imported powder, PyrethrUm
roseum, is grown in the region south of
the Caucasus mountains, ana is known in
commerce rs Persian insect powder, Willie
that or ,I in Dalmatia is termed Daiu.a-
tipu ao.-r.
Py.clurlm is not poisonous TO h'.hcr
animals, hence its present popularity
among those who dislike to handle such
pOisons rs London purple and Paris green,
While not poison to man and least,
pyrclhrum has proven valuable remedy
for many farm aud household pests. Its
active principle is volatile oil which acts
on the nervous system of the insect. The
powder should be kept dry and stored in
closed packages until required for Use.
~ - cHIploltu pO'u W. anu IA "ui"
lions At the Ohio Experiment station
the best results have been gained with the
dry powder diluted not more than five
times with -four, finely slaked lime or
other finely powdered substances. At this
station the powder IS thoroughly mixed
with the Gilutent and allowed to stand for
twenty -four hours in q closed vessel before
using to gain the best results. 1t is ap-
Piled with a good hand bellows. From
the experience ut this station it is believed
that pyrethrum will be found most benc'
fetal for smooth bodied caterpilars, such
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Geese are far harder and much easier
to rear than turkeys and, il fat, bring al
ways q cood price in the market. In q
word, these fowls pay very well indeed
for keeping, and the farmer will, as n
rule, find it worth his while to have few
of them in the autumn when his grain
crops are of the land.
OF the various breeds of geese the Tou-
lousc is the best known, and with the
Embdcn, are the chief ones for CONNER
cial purposes. The Toulouse is also called
the gray goose, because its plumaGe is Of
that color while the Emblem is c,..ed the
white goose, its plumage being white
throughout. Notwithstanding the fact
that the feathers of Enlbden geese bring II
higher price than do those of the Tou-
louise, the latter, ms has ern ia..g. ID, is
the more popular breed Tie Toulouse
are good layers and their flesh is tender,
juicy and wei favored. They often reach
an enormous weight. Their heavy bodies
tit them for close coping and they are
easily confined by low fence and viii
thrive on less water than other varieties
of geese.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Seeds of all kinds, says American Agri-
culturist should be fully ripe when
gathered, but it is also important to har-
vest them as soon Us they are ripe. For
keeping small quantities Of seeds, paper
bags are preferable to cloth, Us thcy afford
better protection against moisture and
insects. Always mark each package with
the name Of the seed contained in it, and
the year in which it grew. Cold does not
injurc the vitality of seeds, but moisture
is detrimental to all kinds.
Melon, cucumber, squash and pumpkin
seeds should he taken only from ripe, per-
feet shaped specimens. In a small way
the seeds may be simply taken out, spread
on plates or tins and dried. Larger guam
titles have to be washed before drying, to
rcmcv" thc slime that adherc5 TO them.
Mhcn Tie seeds are thoroughly dried. tie
them inv Jaes, and keep in u dry place
secure rom mice or rats.
Boots, rar-nips, turnips, carrots, onions,
cauullowor and cabbage will not produce
seed until the second year. Set out il
early May strong, we'll matured plants OF
last season crop. When The seed is ripe,
cut the stalls and put under cover to DRY,
then beat ont the seeds and tie in paper
has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
Oh the stones

Gut, says the authority quoted from, il
S,anes are not to be had and the trees are
lot further apart than The length of fence
boards, the fence may be rendered visible
by mailing board between tie two upper
wires, as shown in Fig. ,. There is still
another way to prevent harm to animals
which run n adiHcoNt fields. This is to
cut or ploW u siuati open ditch on each
side and raise bank Of earth between
them and under the line Of the fence.
But this cannot be adopted for trees, as
the roots will prevent the blowing of the
burrows. When posts are set it is an easy
and efficient way to protect animals, as
they are held in check by the bitches and
the bank Of earth; and it obyiates the use
OF the lower wire, and the posts being
held by the bank need not be set so deep.
When it Is desired to run harbed fence
through woods or other plantation where
the trees are not in straight line care
must be taken to have each tree stand in
the obtuse anglo which it forms, the wire
being always placed on the outside where
it will be firmly held in position
The great convenience and economy Of
using growing trees instead of posts is an
additional induccmcnt for planting mar
row timber belts ut the boundaries Of the
DriuriDal fields
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

thing in an English girl and a great mass
OF thick black hair. 1t was the face of n
girl in whom passion was possible-passion
on a grand scale, Spanish or Italian passion,
with burning jealousy and revenge. Fortu-
nately. such girls in these days of self-re
straint and repression and the shame of
showing any sign of strong feeling, are
rare.
"Well, 'said Tom, IL hope the grand
Function will come off successfully and then
there will be no room for doubt left at all,
will there, Cis,'
"rhere is already no room left for doubt
in the minds of great many people, Cts
replied with the calm conviction Of u be
lever.
"Oh, ] only said what believed 10 be
the correct thing to say after every new
manifestation OF the spirits
"To me, " said Cicoly, ''life is all shadow.
Whether it is n spirit of this or Of the other
world that speaks 10 me, matters little, so
that it is a good spirit Sometimes Wa have
had communications with those who are not
good spirits"
That's just it, " said her cousin, "and
the only way to keep out the deceiving
spirits is TO draw the line ~ rs to include
only the spirits of this world. From the
nonsense they talk should be inclined to
believe that we never & It hold of the good
spirits of the other world at all What do
you think, Miss Medlock?"
"Why do you Hsk mo, Mr.. LangstOnH'
she replied. "Iias not my mother been a
medium for thirty years? Am | to acknowl
| edge that all her friends are of the bascr
sort2n
Then Lady Augusta raino in, followed by
Mr. Cyrus Brudenel, and the other guests
invited to dine. an to assist at whatever
might follow aftcrwarl, began TO arrive,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Many rules arc given by which the
number Of bushels Of corn in q crib may
be asce,tauod. But these are moro or
less uut~H- tyu.thy from the fact that
they % ;'uy That TWO bushels Of corn on
the ear ire ,""&l - one Cf shellcd corn;
whereas. i'm point q fact some corn WIN
no. T.. Ike il. N....-c s5We VIII mOrcth&n do
so. These rules, however, often serve
convenient purpose. aiIordng fairly
reasonable estimate. much closer one
tian may be had from mere measurement
Of the eye. Following are few such
rules any one Of which may be employed
as an approximate estimate; the first is
most generally used:
l. Measure the length breadth and
height Of tie crib inside the rail; multi
ply these together and divide by two.
The result is the number OF bushels Of
shelled corn.
?. Level the corn so it is OF equal depth
throughout. Multiply the length, breadth
and depth together, and this product by
four, and cut oil one of the figures to the
right Of the product The remaining fig
ures viii represent jhe number of bushels
of SHIELDED corn.
3. Multiply length )y height and then
by width. add two ciphers TO the result,
and Divide hy 12l. This gives the num-
Der of bushels ot ears. Another rule is
to proceed IS above to obtain the cubic
feet, and then assume that one and one
fifth cubic feet make one bushel Of ears of
corn.
4. Multiply length by breadth, and the
product hy the height al in inches;
divide this by 2,74S, and the quotient viii
be the number OF bushels OF ears. From
two-thirds to one half ot this will be the
number of bushels Of she!ed corn, de-
pending On the kind and quality.
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(TO be COntinucd.)
Cured of Malaria.


ELIZABETH, N. J March II, 1884.
I have been using ALLCOCK's Porous PLAs-
TEIIs for the last live years. Some two years
ago, after having been sick for upward OF six
months with malaria. found yset with an
enlarged spleen. dyspepJic and constantly
troubled with Il headache, and my kidneys did
OF my money for medicine aud medical adj
vice, thought 10 save expense | would use
ALLooCKs Pohous PLAsrERs, two on the
cake. and one on he pit of the stomach, Just
under the breast bone. continued using the
Plasiers about thirty days. changing them
every week. At the end OF that time | was
perfectly well, and have remained SO ever
since. SEohGE DIXON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

The accompanying + 'urcs rr-le-cut q
mode which has been successfully adopted
for using growing trees rs posts i'r t.e
support of barLci wire fHo Had r'eo-t-
montel by Tho Country G,1t'a..A.
The usual olieo,ior5 TO A.r.-j W.r' vi
trees in this mode are o5y''t 'i IS win Ae
seen in the cut, by placing a narrow board
or plank against the face vi the tree, So
curing it with two or three nails, and
then fastening the wires to Til, board, as
shown in the figures. 4 board or plank
three or four inches wide answers tie
purpose, and it may he pine or cedar.
the trees TO which the wire IS fastened
are in a line where there is no DANGER Ct
animals bccomin: injured with the barhs.
four wires will make Il good and GurGh,e
barrier. But if injury is feared from the
wire to cattle and horses visible o0-
struction must be provided, such as a
small rip rap wall. which may be eighteen
or twenty inches high, more or less, Tie
stones being laid loosely in a straight line
(see Fig. II. This plan viii in most cQses
serve as well as u regularly laid wall of
stones. Animals are not disposed to tread
on the stones.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
Items of General Interest.

The New York State Dairymen's associ'
etion is agitatipg the question Of dairy
schools.
Many of the states show revival Of the
Grange order,
The leading cranberry growing states
are Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wiscon-
Sin and Connecticut. In New Jersey there
are some 8, 200 acres under cranberry Guilt
walton.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Death Of Mr. L. S. Baldwin.

Last Tuesday morning, at about
l o'clock, Mr.. L. S. Baldwin, after
months Of suffering with consump-
ton, passed away into his long
rest.
In his death a man much es-
teemed in the community has
been called from among us. Mr..
Baldwin belonged to the FIRST
order Of m1nuood. His charac5er
was unimpeaehabls, aad he was
always opan-heartea anl kiad.
While the beloved are eyerywh here
falling like autumn leaves and
dropping into the grave. Death has
summoned to his silent halls no
one from our comm unity who will
be more missed than thu subject
Of this sketch.
The JOURNAL conloles with the
bereaved famiIy AMI relations ia
their deep affection.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13

Madam Rumor says there are
no less than six weddings on
tapis For the next forr weeks.
We are fixing ourself for them
and getting our cake tooth sharp.
Owing to bad weather, Miss
Annes Pilsbury did not open her
school last Monday. She will
begin next Monday, however, and
hopes to be- remembered by those
who have children to educate,
The business Of tho express
company, at this place, is consld-
cradle, and demands most Of the
time of Professor Ware. The
Professor handles more jugs than
any man in Dawson.
M. @. Minis has opened. q
stock of groceries and liquors in
the old postohice building. Mr..
Minis always keeps everything to
be desired and will speak to the
public through the Journal next
week.
We return our thanks for the
liberal share of patronage the
JOURNAL received from the late
candidates, (not in the wsy Of
"treaCs," heweyer), and would be
proud for them to now come for
ward aud liquidate their indebt-
edness.
An exchange has discovered
the fact that meat eating, especial
ly pork, bacon and ham, has n
tendency to lead to incorporate
habits. Young mum, beware of
such a diet. Stick to brend and
water rather than forra habits of
intemperance.
The Journal never en.ared
new year with brighter prospects
than nov. Under the present
manag smont its circulation has
increased until it is second to no
paper in Southwest Georga a. We
thank the people of Terrell and
adjoining counties for their liber-
al patronage, and hope to SO con-
duet the paper in the future as to
merit continuance OF the same.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Among the Bachelors.

They say that Jim L>wfey has
a severe attack Of matrimonial in
teptious.
There is still hope for the mat
rimonial prospects OF Captain
Bill Kaisler. Va saw him tip
his hat anl smile at one Of the
noblest anl sweetest of Gods
creation the other day.
They say that JeT Davis and
Georse Bonds pnlpitators palsa!s
in the same direction.
Jehn Orr has turned overa new
leaf and threatens to go on the
matrimonial warpath as soon as
his income equals Jay Gould's.
1t is rumorod that Bill Nc
Lain's case, matrimonially speak
iag, is not altogether as hopeless
as it seems.
Dave Lang is enc Of the
most gallant bachelors in Daw-
son. Hs is most ready to "pop
the question
Dan Crouch--well, Dln showed
his good sense and good taste last
night and is q bachelor no more
forever.
Wade Davis says it he d,as not
make a mash this year it wont be
because his pant4loons don't fit.
Ell Or has declared o2aaly
that he is in Iovo with Visiting
young lady.
tits saii that Boss Perry is in
clined totake a hand In the natr:-
monial game sooa.
Prof. Wale says he is willing,
ready and awaiting, AMI HIS baan
SO for some time.
Little Honry Thornton has
withdrawn tc make way for a
foreigner
Fed Clarke seems hol efal aul
has not yet despair ed.
DIR. Tharmond is not oa the
carpet and is content to repair the
the bal teeth Of the fair ones.
George B)bsrts is too busy
pursuing and writing about "that
varmint" to ba cnsnarel by the
smiles Of any OF the girls.
Jin Williams is still on the car
pet.
Cool Marshall has just been
elected Sheriff ana is as hap
py as any of the boys who
load themselves down witt taffy
and caramsis AMI trudge of court
three nights a week.
Jeff Davis returned from Flori.
da last week and proposes to press
his suit with renewed vigor ana
persistence.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Artcr IsyDi,,l.s rla.

Dyphtheria lisa terrible disease,
requiring the greatest medical
skill to effect a complete cure.
Even when its power is broken, it
Oiings to the patient with great
persistency, and often leaves the
system poisoned and prostrsted.
Just he6e Hoods Sarsaparilla
does a vast amount of good, ,expell.
ing impurities from the blood,
giving richness and vitality, while
it renovates and strengthens the
svstem.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13

Prof. Parker says he will
give another concert at an early
date.
All our city fathers say: "use
Salvation Oil, the greatest cure
on earth fer pain" Price rs cents.
Melons for tha Northern
markets will not be raised to any
considerable extent IN Terrell this
year.
Now the weather has moder-
ated, the number of pupils at the
different schools will greatly IN
crease.
Mrs. DR.. Price AMI Mrs. Roe
Price, of Macon, are visiting rela-
tives near towu, the family OF Mr..
S. I. Jordan.
Oar warehousemen are lay
ing in their spring supply Of
guaao, ana few of the farmers
have already began hauling it
oEt.
Terrell county farmers have
employed good hands for 1897 at
from S75 to 500 anl ratlons.
Many farmers are giving portions
OF their crops.
Mr.. Geo. s. Crowell has ac-
copied the position of book keeper
for the Dawson Variety Works,
and Will soon move his family
FROM Sasser TO Dawson.
Randolph county has several
farmers who raise every nule and
horse they have, and occasionally
sell them. These horses and
mules always give satisfaction.
--Charlay Harris, who has just
been elected tax recaiver, is the
Cross Roads correspondent of the
JOURNAL. Charley is good re-
porter, and will make thu county
81 Good and faithful officer.
We are now inclined to think
that the rumored Bronwood paper
will not develop into a reality.
However, those Bronwood folk
are clever people, and if they
want paper we would be glad
for them to have it.
IF the farmers of Terrell will
give close attention to their hesl-
ness this year they will be better
of next fall. A farmer can't run
his business successfully and
whittle soft pine at the same tlme'
truthfully remarks an exchange
If worms change the com
plexion they have a tendency to
destroy the vital energies that sus,
tain and promote health anu
life; therefore, at the fist lnSlca-
tion of worms, administer Shri-
ner's Indian vermifuge. Sold IN
Dawson by j. II. James son.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Death.

Mr. Lse Thornton died at his
home in this county last Thurs
day night. Mr.. Thornton, who
had been in i'll health for several
years with lang trouble, was a
gentleman possessed of many
good. traits of character and was
highly esteemed by all who had
the pleasure OF an acquaintance
with him. In his death the coun-
ty loses a good citizen and his
family a loving husband and a
kind fathar.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13

Yesterday morning at the home
OF the bride,in Georgetown, by Rev
L H Stout, Mr. DJ Woolbright, of
Terrell county, and Miss Matte
Balkcom. Mr. and Mrs Wollbright
arrived in Dawson on the 1o'cloek
train yesterday aad in few days
will 20 to LIE" county. whore they
will reside. The JOURNAL extends
congratulations.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
kelinhle Fnrtiliznra.

am offering for sale the fol.
lowing old reliable brands of qua
nos. TAey have stood the test
for twenty years and have always
given entire atisfaction. The
best is always the cheapest. Try
me before buying:
John Merryman.
Stern's.
Zall's.
Gossypium.
john Merryman's High Grade
Acid Phosphate.
WV. KAIaLER.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
The Owen Nelson.

Owing to the very inclement
weather last N Monday, the Owen
Nelson Institute opened with a
very small attendance. The NAM
ber Of pupils win soon be consid-
erably augmented, however, and
then everything connected with
this excellent shool will move
elong with precision.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Matrimonial.

Last Sunday night, at the resi-
dence Of the brides father, Mr..
Smith Harris, near town, by Rev.
f. A. Branch, Mr.. Chas. Colding,
OF Tifton, and Miss Lena Harris
were married. May the lamps
of heaven ever gently shiue down
upon them.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
MLtrIR J;liIi.

Married, at the ra3iiancs Of tho
brides plreats, NJ. aui Ms. W.
Z. Taraer, in th;s city, en- last
evening, at S o'cloc'1, by Eay. 3.
W. Davis, Mr.. D. ". Ccoaea and
Miss Ennl Turner. OAly the
immediate relatives OF the coa-
tracing parties were present.
Tie groom is one os Dlgsoa's 8
most substantial youag man, and
ia we'll worthy tas priza ha has
drawn in the lottery Of life. The
bride is a most lovely young IN ly,
a woman fally com2o5ent to be a
guiding s;ar to the man she now
cslls husband Tia happy couple
have host of friends who join us
in wishing them long anl pros
porous journey throa gh life. With
no c!au Is t. lin tho sunshine OF
their connnbial bliss, my they, at
tho close % a long aal useful life,
look back over a hlp2y married
union full Of COOL works.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13

STANLEY and Livingston,

When Stanley after years se
untiring energy, discovered Lvs
ingston, the great African Explos-
er, the first question the old here
asked was Did you bring any q
Harper's Old Nelson County
Whisky with you?' Upon re-
ceiving a reply in the affirmative
he exclaimed, Thank heaYeAi'
and burst into tears. Harper's
celebrated Old Sour Mash is sslS
by the Sole Agent,
FRANK BErHUNE,
DaWeon, G&
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
A Band OF Mrsicinna.

The following gentlemen have
organised aa orchestra and are
prepared to furnish good N usic
on all occasions. They propose
giving concert at an early date:
NJ. A. Ware, first violin; G. G.
Bond aud Jim Black, second vio-
lin; Ira Chambers, first cornet;
Roy Jones, second coruet; Reed
Jones, slide trombone; jim Low
rey, contro bas5o; Prof. Bechter,
pianist.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
Local Department.
COUNTY CURRENCY.

anteresting Items Concerning Town
and County Gathered Ivy Journal
Reporters and Briefly Told.
We don't want any more Of
your beautiful SHOWS.
During December Ordinary
Bell issued thirty marriage licen-
see.
Mr.. L. L. Ware, of Dublin
10 here visiting his brother, Prof.
n. A. Ware.
Some of the early garden srs
are thinking OF making ready to
plant for their sass"
There was a pleasant social
gathering at the residence of Hon.
" b. Stevens last Monday even,
ing,
The millennium will arrive
when each person will be half as
s0oa as ne expects his neighbor
tobe.
;, Let all help, and help liber-
ally to build up our schools.
"ooo schools are good advertise
'nsnt' for any community.
Mr.. Dave Ozier has removed
:" Dawson. Mr.. Ozisr enters into
contract with the variety works
@t that place,-Cuthbert Enter
prise.
Snow battle3 last week far
A'SaSd ? onty of sport, and will
pt'ooabIy furnish som. business
sOF 'ns doctors during the next
week or two.
,-Courtships average three tons
OF coal each, and scrores of bad
"ushs U. and colds; but then every
ptoaent s.s gallant is provided With
No 'osae "a OF Hr. Bulls Cough Syr-
" "hlch costs only 25 cents.
1t Is not an uncommon sight
-" see some of Terrells farmers
~. =. lawson with pork, potatoes
"a" Produce for sale. Terrell has
S'hrltty set Of farmers.
livery man that was a candi-
~'S IN the late election was we'll
~ atained a. to discharge the duties
tb'- 'A0 once o. which he sought; but,
'AsA' all could not be elected.
49,, dawson is the best mule
SsSaAet, IN Southwest Georgia.
b'Sl bsao car loads have already
Tsrr.sMo Tar sod here to the, farmers Of
'ei' and adjoining counties.
PITT. c Ia unnecessary to proclaim
carr 'Uatminative, for each bottle
Good t "lth II sn enviable merit.
i seb s as lsr all diseases OF the stom-
I aren' Iu .as bowels in teethiny chill.
ana coughs aud colds.
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
NotIees

Hereafter I vii! do no practice
for parties owning me scs5unts..
All such c7n save themselves
trouble by not sending for me, OK
come forward at once aud seths.
l cannot work for those who VIII
not pay the doe'or.
Respectfully.
w. B CHEATHAas
The Dawson journal., 1887-01-13
The Berry Academy.

We learn that the Berry Acad-
my, situated about five miles east
OF Dawson, viii open next Mon
day under the charge Of Miss
Aunie Barge. The citizens of
that section are progressive and
take just pride in keeping up u
good school.